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Global Tech Company Mikenopa Expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs to Drive Growth in Hospitality Sector

Mikenopa, a global full-service provider of guest internet and other IP networking solutions for majority of international hotel chains, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia in collaboration with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform.

Super-Sub Partners with Luscid to Revolutionise Australian Sponsorship Market

Super-Sub, an independent Australian sports and culture business, partnered with UK sponsorship insights platform Luscid to enable brands to make smarter and more impactful partnership decisions by addressing the lack of data in the Australian sports and entertainment rights market.

Femtech startup Unfabled moves HQ to WeWork Paddington

WeWork has announced that Unfabled, a prominent destination for women’s health and wellbeing, had moved its headquarters to WeWork 2 Eastbourne Terrace in Paddington. The company prioritised a flexible workspace solution to support its ambitious growth plans and meet the needs of its modern workforce.

Plend and Lenvi partner to boost inclusive lending in the UK

Plend chose Lenvi, experts in loan software and servicing, to deliver Standby Servicing.

Eight Innovators Selected to Advance Immersive Technology in the North East

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, welcomed eight new companies onto the ImmexCity programme to drive the adoption of immersive solutions across key sectors. The latest cohort aimed to further cultivate immersive entrepreneurship in the North East, with solutions ranging from heritage conservation projects to mental health empowerment initiatives.

Evergrowth and Apolo Merge to Revolutionise AI-Powered Sales Strategies; Pre-Seed Round Hits Baltic Record €2.5 Million

Evergrowth, an AI-powered B2B account-based sales platform, announced a merger with Apolo Mktng, which uses AI to deliver personalised marketing solutions.

FuturePlus Partners with CorpCare to Transform Sustainability in the Caribbean

Sustainability and ESG management and reporting platform FuturePlus has partnered with CorpCare, an ESG consultancy firm, to enhance its sustainability offerings in the Caribbean, a region acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

New Privacy Research Identifies AI as a Rising Threat Comparable to Cybercrime

New research has revealed significant concerns about the future threat posed by AI and machine learning to privacy.

Daye launches world’s first tampon-based at-home HPV screening kit

Award-winning gynaecological health startup Daye expanded its at-home tampon-based screening kit to include HPV testing.

Spain will host The Sustainability World Cup, the global competition that promotes responsible business

For the first time, Spain will be the host of The Sustainability World Cup, an international gamification competition that aims to spread awareness about sustainability and to publicise strategies to promote business with the lowest possible environmental impact. In this sense, the city of Málaga, Andalusia, will be home to the awards ceremony of the championship, in which teams from 17 countries have participated, which have learned about the effective application of responsible tools and policies in corporate strategies.

In conversation with Jason Carter, Founder and CEO of The Podcast Show

Startups Magazine had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A with Jason Carter, Founder and CEO of The Podcast Show, an international festival for the business of podcasting, happening on the 22nd – 23rd May 2024. As well as being the founder of The Podcast Show, Jason Carter is the former BBC Music Head of Live Events, International, Founder of BBC Introducing for 20+ years and now founder of GetOnMusicMedia, a fresh thinking and exciting music, media, and broadcast agency.

ZOA announces new co-CEOs and revamped leadership, unveils strategy to ‘bring electrification home’

Zoa, the AI-powered consumer energy management platform, announced today a leadership change with Sara Brooks and Tom Fraine appointed as co-CEOs. Previously, Sara served as Chief Revenue Officer and Tom as Chief Operating Officer, both contributing significantly to the company’s growth.

3 in 10 small businesses receive financial support from family members

New data reveals that nearly three in ten (29%) small business owners in the UK have received financial backing from a family member, with three-quarters (74%) stating it was essential for setting up their business.

AstroLabs Celebrates Merit, One of the Earliest Female Founded Companies in Saudi, to Mark their $12M Funding Milestone

Merit, a member of the AstroLabs expansion network, has announced a significant milestone of raising a $12 million pre-Series B in an oversubscribed round, surpassing its initial target of $5 million, a testament to its strong position in the technology industry globally and in Saudi Arabia. The achievement comes shortly after the relocation of its headquarters to Riyadh after participating in the RELOCATE program last year.

74% of people in the UK feel alienated from entrepreneurship

The majority of people in the UK feel alienated from entrepreneurship, according to new research from inclusive business charity Hatch Enterprise. The data revealed that 74% of people did not believe that an entrepreneur was someone that resembled them.

TRIVER and Experian join forces to boost lending to SMEs

Businesses seeking short-term capital can now access funding rapidly thanks to a new partnership between Experian and alternative lender TRIVER.

Wanda Fish Unveils First Cell-Cultivated Bluefin Tuna Toro Sashimi

Cell-based seafood maker Wanda Fish unveiled its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. The creation of this prototype addressed the burgeoning demand for bluefin tuna via a pollution-free, quality-consistent, and sustainable supply of the highly sought fish.

Day one of the Tech.eu Summit wraps after a day of insightful discussions and innovation

Tech.eu, a European technology publication, concluded the first day of its two-day conference today.

BRAIN.Q’s EMAGINE Study Shows Promise for Stroke Recovery with AI Therapy

BRAIN.Q, an emerging global specialist in AI-driven brain longevity therapeutics, announced promising results from its US multicentre randomised controlled study, EMAGINE.

Tech.eu Summit London 2024 Kicks Off with London Stock Exchange Market Open Ceremony

Tech.eu opened the London Stock Exchange in celebration of its annual Tech.eu Summit, held in London for the first time.